Development plans for a new hotel would transform Osborne House at West Coates into a hotel with over 100 rooms.

The four storey office building was designed by the renowned modernist architecture studio Morris and Steedman, in the 1970s.

The dated layout, low ceilings and distinct grid-like structure have since fallen out of fashion and 60 per cent of the building has been left unoccupied.

Architects impressions of the hotel

The developer, S Harrison, has already invested millions of pounds into four other projects in Edinburgh, most recently undertaking a project to transform a Grade-A listed building in St Andrews Square into a hotel.

The company acquired Osborne House - which is located near the Haymarket tram stop and the train station - earlier this year.

Ann Scott, Managing Director of S Harrison, said: “Located in a prominent corner position Osborne House benefits from excellent transport connections and is an ideal location for a hotel.''

If the proposed design plans are approved the dated building will experience a complete refurbishment, with a new top floor and a restaurant and bar on the ground floor.

Osborne House is in a residential area

The developers also hope to improve the overall street aesthetic, landscaping and planting at the front and rear of the hotel.

Ann Scott, added: “The building has been marketed for commercial rent for a long period of time, and it has struggled to attract new tenants.

Its set structure and façade, combined with insufficient escape stairs and staff facilities have meant that it couldn’t even be divided into smaller office units, as it’s just not up to acceptable modern standards.

“The existing structure lends itself perfectly for hotel use which could give Osborne House a new lease of life.”